StatTrak™ Butterfly Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear)
This is a custom-designed balisong, commonly known as a butterfly knife. The defining characteristic of this weapon is the fan-like opening of a freely pivoting blade, allowing rapid deployment or concealment. As a result, butterfly knives are outlawed in many countries. It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat.
This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
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The Butterfly Knife | Fade is one of the most iconic knife skins in Counter-Strike 2, known for its bold, color-shifting Fade finish. Butterfly Knives have long been a fan favorite in the CS ecosystem, and the Fade variant became especially sought after for its high-contrast visual style and premium look in-game. As a CS2 knife skin (CS2 model), it continues the legacy of standout knife patterns with modern rendering and presentation.
This skin is classified with Covert rarity, placing it among the more exclusive items in CS2. While exact drop rates are not publicly guaranteed for individual skins, Covert knives are generally rare pulls compared to lower-tier weapon finishes. As a result, the Butterfly Knife | Fade is often associated with higher-value inventory status and remains a frequent target for collectors and players aiming to showcase rare weapon skins.
When it comes to versions, the skin supports a limited set of wear states: Factory New (0.00–0.03) and Minimal Wear (0.03–0.08), matching the listed float range of 0–0.08. The skin also supports StatTrak, so you can obtain it with a StatTrak counter displayed on the weapon. Souvenir versions are not available, and there are no specific collection listings tied to this item in the provided details.
Visually, the Fade finish is designed to display a dramatic gradient effect that typically transitions through vivid tones, producing a shimmering, “burning” look from angle to angle. For the Butterfly Knife, this pattern is especially noticeable due to the knife’s prominent blade shape and glossy finish behavior in CS2. The Paint index (38) and CS2 model help define the final look of the selected pattern layout, making each instance visually distinct even within the same skin.
To obtain the Butterfly Knife | Fade, it is listed as being found in Operation Breakout Weapon Case. Unlike skins tied to collections, this one’s main acquisition route is through case openings, which can be subject to market demand and rotation schedules. For players, that case origin is a key reason the skin stays top-of-mind for both casual investors and dedicated traders.
In the CS community, the Butterfly Knife | Fade is widely regarded as a “statement” skin—one that stands out in loadouts and trade listings due to its color intensity and knife-class rarity. Its combination of Covert tier, Fade style, and StatTrak availability makes it especially popular among players who want a premium look while also tracking performance.
